Kristen's Espresso Martini
Kristen’s Nitrogen Infused Espresso Martini
Ingredients:
2oz Vodka
2oz Espresso
2oz Creme de Cacao
Coffee beans
Makes 2 Servings
Everyone loves an espresso martini! Rich, creamy, and lightly sweet this brewed blunder packs a kick of caffeine which any good time girl can rely on. In fact, this beverage was created for just that by mixologist Dick Bradsel in 1980’s London for a young model who needed a liquid companion to uplift her spirits. As simple as it is, I think it is nearly perfect and does not need much in terms of creative infusion. For that reason I am keeping it simple with just the substitution of coffee liqueur for creme de cacao and a nitro-infusion for a little modern flare.
Here’s how to make Kristen’s Espresso Martini:
Instructions:
Add vodka, espresso, and creme de cacao in a shaker tin and fill with ice. Shake for 10 seconds.
Double strain and pour the mixture into the nitrogen infusion canister.
Dispense equally into two martini glasses. Top each with 3 coffee beans.
What is nitrogen and why is it in my cocktail?
Nitrogen is one of the most abundant elements on the planet. It is a gas that is odorless and tasteless. To add nitrogen to a liquid it requires pressure (provided by the steel canister) and cold temperatures (ice) to dissolve. When dispensed the infused gas first tries to escape the glass by rushing downward to the bottom. The nitrogen then travels upward releasing around the rim of the glass. The result is a light and creamy textured foam which forms on the top of the beverage.